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Élysée Palace Silver and Tableware Stolen by Steward, Prosecutors Say

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ephrat LivniDecember 22, 2025 at 02:58 AM
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A silver steward at the Élysée Palace in Paris is facing charges for stealing "heritage property" from the presidential palace. The thefts, discovered after a staff member reported missing items, included copper pots, Sèvres porcelain, a René Lalique figurine, and Baccarat Champagne glasses, valued between €15,000 and €40,000. Suspicion fell on the steward, who oversaw decreasing inventories and had a relationship with the manager of an online auction company known for selling tableware. The stolen items were recovered from the steward's locker, car, and home, as well as the shared home of the steward and auction manager. The steward, the auction manager, and another suspect accused of receiving stolen goods were arrested and appeared in court.

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Air Force 30% Museum of Natural History 40% Louvre 50% Sèvres manufactory 50% France ×270% Paris ×270% Élysée Palace ×490%

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